Abstract: A split-type display system includes a processing device, a display device, and a transmission cable connecting the devices. The processing device includes a processing unit and a low-to-high unit. The processing unit generates a first image signal having both a first transmission rate and a first channel number. The low-to-high unit converts the first image signal into a second image signal having both a second transmission rate and a second channel number. The first transmission rate is lower than the second transmission rate. The display device includes a high-to-low unit and a display unit. The high-to-low unit receives and converts the second image signal into a third image signal having both a third transmission rate and a third channel number. The display unit displays the third image signal. a number of channels of the transmission cable is the same as the second channel number.

Abstract: An appliance for setting up at least one bowling pin. The appliance includes an object recognition device for detecting the bowling pin and an orientation of the bowling pin, wherein the orientation of the bowling pin encompasses a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation of the bowling pin, at least one robot arm which is designed for gripping and holding the bowling pin and for setting up the bowling pin onto a predefined desired position and a control unit which is designed to evaluate data of the object recognition device and to activate the robot arm in dependence on the predefined desired position of the bowling pin and/or on the detected orientation of the bowling pin.

Abstract: A bowling center system includes a pinsetter for setting pins on a bowling lane. A control circuit controls the pinsetter to re-set a configuration of pins on the bowling lane based on performance data of a bowler if the bowler fails to knock down all the pins of the configuration.

Abstract: Information-compressed image data is generated or inputted in an office unit 3. Control data and image data is transferred to specified consoles 1a-1m according to reproduction timing or reproduction procedure for the image data. Each console expands the information-compressed image data and displays an image of the data on overhead CRTs 4a, 5a, . . . 4m, 5m.

Abstract: An image display system displays images on a plurality of masked monitors, overhead monitors, or both. Images from a plurality of image sources are selected by a controller for display on the monitors. The controller can split up the image so that one image can be displayed on a plurality of monitors, or can be spread over a plurality of monitors. A plurality of sub-computers provide another source of data to the overhead monitors. The sub-computers receive data from a game information source and a host computer which they can output for display on the over-head monitors.

Abstract: A bowling alley is provided with a photoelectric pinfall detection system which includes a pinfall detection device by means of which it can be recognized whether or not a fallen pin is lying in the end region of the bowling lane or in one of the gutters. The pinfall detection device comprises a light sensitive sensor array which detects any radiation reflected by a pin lying in the end region of the bowling lane. For this purpose, the lower foot portion of each pin may be provided with a black ring. Thus, the reflection characteristics of the pin change in dependence whether the pin is standing upright or has fallen, because in the first case the weak reflection of the black ring is detected by the pinfall detection apparatus, while in the second case the strong reflection of the white central portion of the pin is detected.

Abstract: The present invention is an all solid state chassis for controlling a bowling pin pinspotter. The solid state chassis is designed to replace current electromechanical chassis such as the AMF 8270 chassis, while providing new and unique capability in diagnostics and communication. The solid state chassis is designed to reduce the energy consumption of the pinspotter. The solid state chassis is also designed to detect and provide self protection against faults and overloads. The solid state chassis also allows for remote communication with the pinspotter via a hardwired communication link or by electromagnetic means.

Abstract: A bowling center system includes a plurality of bowling lanes and a plurality of bowling scoring systems each connected to a manager's control system. A video distribution system includes a memory device for storing data representing a plurality of video segments and generating video signals. A plurality of video display terminals are remotely located from the manager's control system and are operable to display video information responsive to a received video signal. A video communication network connects to the memory device and the display terminals. The manager's control system responds to a selection for a particular video segment to transmit a video signal to convey video segment information responsive to data read from the memory device to a selected one of the video display terminals.

Abstract: A combination bowling pinspotter and pinspotter control chassis system is disclosed which provides a bowling pinspotter having circuitry for permitting the spotting of bowling pins and an all solid state pinspotter control chassis coupled to the pinspotter for controlling the operation of the pinspotter. The all solid state pinspotter controller provides circuitry for executing a short strike cycles. In addition, the pinspotter controller secures power to a back end motor of the pinspotter in order to conserve the energy consumed by the back end motor. The pinspotter controller provides circuitry coupled to a remote control console for permitting the pinspotter to complete a current cycle prior to executing a shut down command for the pinspotter from the remote control console. In addition, the all solid state pinspotter controller retains status and position data for the pinspotter during power interrupts.

Abstract: An automatic pin setter includes a pinsetting deck structure movable toward and away from a pin supporting surface on a bowling lane for controlling setting of bowling pins on the lane supporting surface. A rake sweeps pins from the lanes. A rake up switch senses if the rake is in a raised position. A drive system is operatively coupled to the deck structure and rake and includes a cycle solenoid, the drive system for controlling an automatic pin setter cycle in response to energization of the solenoid. The pinsetter cycle controls movement of the deck structure and the rake to selectively remove or set pins on the lane. A pit cushion is positioned at a rear end of the lane and is linked to the rake to lower the rake from the raised position when a thrown ball strikes the pit cushion. A control comprises a ball sensor mounted on the lane before the pit cushion for sensing presence of a ball on the lane and developing an electrical trigger signal in response thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to a modification of existing bowling alley pin setting equipment to facilitate bowling practice. The fixed pivot point of the scissor arms, supported by the scissors deck, is movable from a first position, in which the original pivot point of the scissors arms is maintained, to a second position, in which the pivot point is movable to prevent adequate closing of the scissor arms whereby an undesired pin(s) is not clamped by the scissor arms and remains on the bowling surface where it may be swept away by the sweeper during its sweeping motion. All of the necessary pin(s), required for a desired bowling practice pin combination, a clamped and raised by the scissor arms during the resetting cycle. The invention also relates to a control mechanism for controlling movement of the slidable pivot point.